Lead Teacher

• Upper Arkansas Area Council of Governments
  Chaffee
  - Custer
  - Fremont
  - Lake Counties

• Announcement Date: February 23, 2026
• Program: Fremont County Head Start
  - Canon City, CO
• Contact: May fill out application at the Main Office - 1718 Brookside, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday-Thursday
• Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday-Thursday
• Rate of Pay: $17.50-$20.50 depending on education and experience
• Closing Date: When filled

Position

Description:

UAACOG Fremont County Head Start is now hiring a dynamic and experienced Lead Teacher for our Early Childhood Program in Canon City, CO. Some of the duties include but are not limited to the following:
Creating and maintaining an environment that is clean and safe for all children. Carrying out the daily responsibilities of the classroom relating to the care of the children. Responsible for the safety and well-being of each child, responding to their emotional needs. Implementing lesson plans/curriculum on a weekly basis covering all areas of child development. Establishing a professional level of rapport with each family in order to provide quality care for the children.

Qualifications: An associate's degree or bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education OR an associate's degree or a bachelor's degree with 12 Early Childhood Education credits completed (Level 2 Colorado Early Childhood credential can qualify, if you are willing to enroll in an associate's degree program). 2 years of verifiable and relevant experience.

Benefits: We are a family-oriented, close-knit organization and we have a lot to offer our next team member including:
Competitive Pay, Paid Training, Generous Benefits Package, including Dental, Medical, and Vision Insurance, Fun and Positive Place to Work with Tuition Assistance. If you are patient, detail-oriented, dependable, and able to provide a creative, engaging, and structured classroom experience, please apply now!

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